Chapter 1 Basic Concepts: Tax and Income-tax Law

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Which type of tax is levied directly on an individual or entity's income?

  • Income tax (correct)
  • Value-added tax
  • Property tax
  • Excise tax

What is the scope of agricultural income as per the Income-tax Act, 1961?

  • Income from agricultural machinery sales
  • Income from farming and related activities (correct)
  • Income from agricultural tourism
  • Income from investments in agricultural land

Which term refers to the period for computing income chargeable to tax under the Income-tax Act, 1961?

  • Fiscal year
  • Financial year
  • Assessment year (correct)
  • Tax year

What is the main difference between direct and indirect taxes?

<p>Direct taxes are levied on income, while indirect taxes are levied on transactions. (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

When would income of the previous year be assessed to tax in the previous year itself?

<p>When there is an advance tax payment (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What does Article 366(28) of the Indian Constitution define as 'Taxation'?

<p>Imposition of any tax or impost, whether general or local or special (A)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What is the main difference between direct taxes and indirect taxes?

<p>The burden of direct taxes cannot be shifted, while the burden of indirect taxes can be shifted. (B)</p> Signup and view all the answers

What are the two types of taxes mentioned in the text?

<p>Direct taxes and Indirect taxes (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Why are taxes levied according to the text?

<p>To meet the common welfare expenditure of the society (C)</p> Signup and view all the answers

Which type of tax is Goods and Services Tax (GST)?

<p>Indirect tax (D)</p> Signup and view all the answers

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